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How to Double Space in Google Docs

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How to Double Space in Google Docs

Sometimes, on Google Documents, you need to put content more clearly. One way to enhance clarity is to give double space in the content. This double spacing sets a line apart from others and hence causes clear reading. In this article, we are going to discuss the two easy methods on how to double space in Google Docs.

Method 1: Double Spacing on PC and laptop

In this method, you can directly approach the double space option on the page of Google where you want to make a change. The step-by-step process is given as;

Step: 1

Open the Google document in which you want to make a change.

Step: 2

Select the content in which there is a need to change the line spacing. The content can be a few lines or a while of the text. Select accordingly by clicking right and then dragging till the desired end.

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Step: 3

Open Format option is given at the top left of the doc:

Step: 4

On the format, there is an option for line and paragraph spacing and then Double given as 

Note: If you want to change space then tap on the single option given above the double option.

Now, there is a clear line spacing, and the content look, more clear. 

Method 2: Double Spacing on Mobile Phones

If you want to change the line spacing on your mobile phone then the process is very simple and includes given steps, follow them wisely;

Step: 1

Open the google documents on your mobile phone

Step: 2

Select the text by taping on a word and then dragging it till the desired text or you can select it for all and then tap on the edit option given in the following

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Step: 3

There is an option of Format, denoted by A, tap on it

Step: 4

It will open like given in the following, tap anywhere on the text

Step: 5

On the top of the page, there is again an option of A, click on  it 

Step: 6

After selecting A, the option of Line spacing opens at the bottom of the screen

Step: 7

Select the line spacing that you want to keep if there is a need to give space tap on the + option and if want to remove space tap the – option

Step: 8

After taping on + option. The space in the text will increase like;

Step: 9

Tap on the Blue tick option in the screen’s upper left corner to save the document’s changes.

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